Two of family killed after car crashes into roadside tree in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Two people of a family died while four others were seriously injured after their car crashed into a tree on the outskirts of the city, police said on Friday.
The deceased were identified as Harish Sastry (39) and his father Veerabhadra (80), they said.
According to police, the accident occurred at around 6 pm on December 25 at Thotagere Cross in Nelamangala taluk of Bengaluru Rural district when the family was returning home after visiting their village.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit the tree.
While Harish and Veerabhadra died on the spot, other members of the family sustained severe injuries and are admitted to a private hospital in Nelamangala, where they are undergoing treatment, a senior police officer said.
A case was registered and further investigation is underway.
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Davangere South bypoll: Congress ahead by narrow lead after 14th round
Davangere: The Congress candidate is leading in the Davangere South Assembly by-election after the completion of the 14th round of counting.
According to the latest figures, the Congress has secured 46,460 votes, while the BJP stands at 39,037 votes, trailing by 7,423 votes.
The SDPI candidate has polled 15,303 votes so far.
Counting is still underway, and final results are awaited.
